"The Court is a fair, impartial, and apolitical institution," Judge Merchan stated, emphasizing that the decision to postpone sentencing is to prevent any perceived impact on the election.
Trump's legal team asserted that sentencing during his presidential campaign could be construed as election interference, and they pushed hard for a later date.
The judge indicated that delaying sentencing to Nov. 26 would allow Trump to consider options following the outcome of his appeal for overturning the conviction.
Merchan's ruling came after a federal judge denied Trump's request to move to federal court, providing further complications for Trump's ongoing legal battles.
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